Best Schools in Why, AZ
Why, AZ has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,343 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Why don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
High Schools in Why, AZ
These schools have no SchoolGrade yet: our source data has no school-level test results for them, so they are not ranked.
Ajo High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ajo Unified District (4409) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
Baboquivari High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
Gila Bend High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 156 Students
Tohono O'odham High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tohono O'odham High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
Best Middle Schools in Why, AZ
The top middle schools in Why, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 255 Students
2. Baboquivari Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Why, AZ
The top elementary schools in Why, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ajo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ajo Unified District (4409) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 268 Students
2. Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
3. Gila Bend Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 311 Students
4. Gila Crossing Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Why, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Why, AZ has a total population of 187 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Why, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Why, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Why, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Why, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Why, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Why, AZ
How many schools are in Why, AZ?
Why, AZ has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,343 students in total.
How do schools in Why perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Why score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Why don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Why?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 18%
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